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CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MONTHLY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING Tuesday, March 31, 2020 - 5:30 PM

AGENDA REPORT Approved Board Items for March 2020

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I. OPENING STATEMENT (OPEN PUBLIC MEETING ACT)

II. ROLL CALL

III. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG

IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION (1 HOUR) (IF NEEDED)

V. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/RECOGNITION

VI. SUPERINTENDENT'S AGENDA ITEMS

A. ADMINISTRATION

1. BILINGUAL

a. 2020 NJTESOL/NJBE Spring Conference (Amendment)

It is recommended that the following board item, approved January 28, 2020

Original Board Item:

It is recommended that permission be granted for the Bilingual Department to attend the 2020

NJTESOL/NJBE (New Jersey Teachers of English as a Second Language/New Jersey

Bilingual Education) Spring Conference Celebrating the Success of Bilingual, Dual, &

English Language Learners.

Location: NJTESOL/NJBE 2020 Spring Conference

Hyatt Regency Hotel, New Brunswick, NJ

Location Dates:

Thursday, May 28, 2020

Ericka Okafor, Supervisor of Bilingual

Registration - $314 x 1 pp. = $314.00

Hotel Including Taxes - $205.18 x 1 pp. = $205.18

Tolls - $7.20 x 1 pp. = $14.40

Meals & IE (first and last day) - $45.75 x 1 day x 1 pp. = $45.75

Travel Mileage – 124.0/miles RT x 1 pp. x .35/per mile = $44.00

Grand Total Not to Exceed - $624.25

Acct# Grant Title III

Submitted by: Ericka Okafor, Supervisor of Bilingual

Approved by: Jill Trainor, Chief School Support Officer, Special Services

b. Donations for Welcome Center for Families of English Language Learners

It is recommended that permission be granted to the Bilingual Department to accept donations

for the district Welcome Center for Families of English Language Learners. All monetary,

food and gift card donations will be utilized in accordance with the opening of the Welcome

Center.

Submitted by: Ericka Okafor, Supervisor of Bilingual



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2. BUSINESS SERVICES

a. Mentoring Services

It is recommended that permission be granted for JoAnn Gilman Auricchio to provide

mentoring services to Brian Hinds, Assistant School Business Administrator.

Mentoring Cost-$2,000

Total cost not to exceed $2,000 Acct. #11-000-230-339-000-55 Local Funds

Submitted by Abigail Ramos, Special Assistant

Approved by: Anisah Coppin, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

b. Perkins Data Coordinator Stipend

It is recommended that permission be granted for Mr. Gregory King, Student Information

Manager, Genesis, to receive a stipend to serve as the district’s Perkins Data Coordinator. A

dedicated Perkins Data Coordinator is need to comply with federal requirements for

management of the Perkins Grants.

Stipends:

• 1 staff x $1,750

• Transportation costs for travel to attend NJDOE technical assistance sessions not to exceed

$500

Funding Source: Perkins Grant

Account: 20-362-200-100-000-00

Cost not to exceed: $ 2,250.00

Submitted by: Eileen Ramos, Senior Manager of Grants

Approved by: Dr. Karen Campbell, Senior Director of Grants

3. EARLY CHILDHOOD

a. NJASSW 59th Annual Spring Institute

It is recommended that the Office of Early Childhood Social Workers attend the 59th New

Jersey Association of School Social Worker’s Spring Institute School Social Workers:

Addressing Critical Social Stressors in Schools. The institute will be held on March 23, 2020

in Iselin, NJ.

Participants:

Patricia Nelson, Social Worker

Kay Soltero, Social Worker



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There will be no cost to the Board

Submitted by: Nichole DeSesso, Supervisor of Early Childhood

Approved by: Markeeta Nesmith, Director of Early Childhood

b. Keeping Babies and Children in Mind

It is recommended that the following (3) Office of Early Childhood members attend the

keeping Babies and Children in Mind workshop on April 2, 2020 from 8:30-3:30 in

Hammonton, NJ. The purpose of this training is to provide the Early Childhood Specialists

with up-to-date information regarding critical and updated topics pertaining to translating

social- emotional research and data into classroom practice, coaching teachers and learning

developmentally appropriate practices that are researched and data driven in the Early

Childhood Setting.

This training promotes awareness about the unique social and emotional development of our

youngest children, the importance of reflective caregiving and parenting towards building

resilience, and the centrality of forming relationships and social connections in practice.

Participants:

Melissa Tamagno – Preschool Intervention and Referral Specialist

Alison Marchesano – Preschool Intervention Program Specialist

Kay Soltero – Social Worker

Patricia Nelson – Social Worker

There will be no cost to the Board

Submitted by: Nichole DeSesso, Supervisor of Early Childhood

Approved by: Markeeta Nesmith, Director of Early Childhood

4. ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

5. GENERAL COUNSEL

6. GRANTS MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

7. HEALTH SERVICES

a. Bedside Instruction - PESI 2019-2020 School Year

It is recommended that PESI work with the children in Camden to provide bedside instruction

for the 2019-2020 school year.

In accordance to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10.1, Newark Renaissance House program will provide

educational services, for two hours per day per student for both the special and regular and

adolescent programs. The rate is $40.00 per hour.



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Total not to exceed $ 10,000 from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

Account No: General Funds

Submitted by: Renee Wickersty, Supervisor, Health Services


b. Bedside Instruction - Fairmount Behavioral Health Systems 2019-2020 School Year

It is recommended that Fairmount Behavioral Health Systems work with the children in

Camden to provide bedside instruction for the 2019-2020 school year.

In accordance to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10.1, Fairmount Behavioral Health Systems program will

provide educational services, for two hours per day per student for both the special and

regular and adolescent programs. The rate is $45.00 per hour.

Total not to exceed $ 7,000.00 from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.




c. Bedside Instruction - Hampton House 2019-2020 School Year

It is recommended that the Hampton House work with the children in Camden to provide

bedside instruction for the 2019-2020 school year.

In accordance to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10.1, Hampton House program will provide educational

services, for two hours per day per student for both the special and regular and adolescent

programs. The rate is $29.00 per hour.





d. Bedside Instruction - Bridgeton Board of Education 2019-2020 School Year

It is recommended that the Bridgeton Board of Education work with the children in Camden

while on homebound instruction in the hospital or in a facility for the 2019-2020 school year.

In accordance to N.J.A.C. 6A:16-10.1, the Bridgeton Board of Education program will

provide educational services, for two hours per day, per student, for both the special and

regular and adolescent programs. The rate is $30.00 per hour.



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8. HUMAN SERVICES

9. SAFETY AND SECURITY

10. SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES

a. Transportation for School Based Youth Services Program Field Trips - SBYSP/All Sites

It is recommended that permission be granted for School Based Youth Services Program to

use grant funds for transportation for field trips for the 2019-2020 school year.

Source of Funds: Grant Funds (20-455)

Total costs not to exceed: $6,500.00

Submitted by: Rhona Sunarth, Coordinator of SBYSP

Approved by: Andrea Aumaitre through Larry James Senior Director of Student Supports

11. SCHOOL NUTRITION

12. SCHOOL SUPPORT

a. Middle School Sports Coordinators for the 2019-20 (Ratification)

t is recommended that permission be granted for Mr. Mark Phillips, Athletic Director/CHS

and Mr. Willie Hickson, Athletic Director/WWHS to be assigned as Middle School Sports

Coordinators for the 2019-20 school year.

Each coordinator will receive a $7,000 stipend for management and supervision of all middle

school sporting events and extracurricular clubs.

Cost of Stipends:

$7000 x 2= $14,000.00

Stipend to be paid on the following pay schedule:

6/30/20-pay period -$7000.00 .00 each

Total $?14,000.00

Total cost not to exceed: $14,000.00



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Account: General

Submitted by: Tonya D. Beaman, Manager (on behalf of School Support)

Approved by: Onome Pela-Emore, Acting Chief of Staff

13. SPECIAL SERVICES

a. Rowan University School Psychology Practicum 2020 SY Amendment

It is recommended that the Office of Special Services amend the Rutgers University School

Psychology Internship Spring 2020 SY previously approved December 17, 2019, page 3 Item

b.

Amendment:

It is recommended that permission be granted to Jessica Gant, a student at Rowan University

to perform a School Psychology Practicum with the Camden City School District Office of

Special Services for the spring 2019-2020 school year.

The Rowan student will complete her 300-hour practicum in School Psychology beginning

January 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2020 with the Office of Special Services. Ms. Grant will

be supervised by Katherine Winterbottom, a certified school psychologist at Woodrow

Wilson High School during the practicum. The practicum will include participation in daily

school-based school psychology activities including assessment, collaboration, consultation,

counseling and individual/universal interventions in the classroom and field based.

Rowan University will award the District School Psychologist supervisor Katherine

Winterbottom 16 professional development hours upon completion of the Rowan candidate’s

practicum.

Rowan University Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology Program Barbara

Bole Williams will be the contact for this student practicum. Rowan University will maintain

general liability insurance to cover its students and provide the district with a Certificate of

Insurance as evidence of this coverage. Additionally, the University shall provide its students

health coverage during the term of their practicum at the Camden City School District

There will be no cost to the District for this practicum.

Recommended by: Kristin Patterson-Maas, Supervisor of Data and Compliance

Approved by: Jill Trainor, Chief School Support Officer, Office of Special Services

b. Rowan University Psychology Practicum 2020-2021 SY

It is recommended that the Camden City School District approve Rowan University students

Ashley McClave and Emeline Hernandez to perform her School Psychology Practicum in the

Office of Special Services during the 2020-2021 school year.

Ms. McClave and Ms. Hernandez will be supervised during the practicum by Certified School

Psychologist Louis Fair. Mr. Fair will be awarded 16 professional development hours upon



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completion of the student practicums.

This clinical experience will encompass 300 hours of field experience beginning June 15,

2020 ending December 2020. The students will work with district students observing best

practices in all phases of the role of a school psychologist. Work towards the field experience

will also include participating in the Special Services ESY program performing summer

school case management, completing assessment evaluations and counseling hours during the

Special Services ESY Program.

Rowan University Professor and Coordinator of the School Psychology Program Barbara

Bole Williams will be the contact for this student practicum. Rowan University will maintain

general liability insurance to cover its students and provide the district with a Certificate of

Insurance as evidence of this coverage. Additionally, the University shall provide its students

health coverage during the term of their practicum at the Camden City School District

There will be no cost to the district for this activity.

Recommended by: Kristin Patterson-Maas, Supervisor of Data and Compliance

Approved by: Jill Trainor, Chief School Support Officer, Office of Special Services

c. Transition Coordinators Network Spring Meeting 2020

It is recommended that permission be granted to Special Services Child Study Team members

attend the Transition Coordinators Network of South Jersey Spring Meeting on Thursday,

May 7, 2020, in Mays Landing, New Jersey.

Child Study Team Members Kelly Garlitz, Marisol Charernsook, and Tywana Kiyaga will

attend the Transition Coordinators Network of South Jersey Spring Meeting. The theme for

the Transition Coordinators Network Spring Meeting is “How to Transition Like A Boss.”

There will be no cost to the District for this professional development

Submitted by: Kristin Pattrson-Maas, Supervisor of Compliance and Data


14. STUDENT SUPPORTS

15. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE

16. TALENT AND LABOR RELATIONS DIVISION (attachment) 23

B. SCHOOLS

1. BRIMM - BRIMM MEDICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

a. Brimm Medical Arts High School Acceptance of Lab Coat Donation

March board items

It is requested that Brimm Medical Arts be permitted to accept a donation of 60 lab coats for

student and staff to wear while on “Exposure” class trips. The donation was made by

University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. University of Ottawa is the medical school from



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which Dr. Charles E. Brimm graduated. The lab coats will have a uOttawa insignia on the

right sleeve.

Submitted by Aniecea Williams, Operations Manager

Approved by Corinne Macrina, Principal

2. CAMDEN BIG PICTURE LEARNING ACADEMY (MIDDLE)

a. CBPLA Middle School Afterschool Program - Amendment

CBPLA requests permission to amend CBPLA High School Afterschool Program board item

approved on the September 24, 2019 Board meeting as item 2.C. on page 35 the board item

should be amended to add Kathleen Hans to teacher March 2020 to April 30, 2020 and

deleting Jerome Rayam teacher. This program helps to support students’ progress and offer

additional instruction to assist student in meeting expectations and goals in English, Math,

and College and Career Readiness.

Cost:

1 Teacher in Charge: Vanya Walden, Teacher

$36.80 per hour x 2 hours x 2 days per week x 9 weeks = $1,324.80

1 Teacher in Charge: Kathleen Hans, Teacher

$33.35 per hour x 2 hours x 2 days per week x 9 weeks = $2,454.80

Source of Funds: Grant Fund

Total cost not to exceed: $3,779.60

Submitted by Michael Avery, Operations Manager

Approved by Timothy Jenkins, Principal

3. CAMDEN BIG PICTURE LEARNING ACADEMY (HIGH)

a. CBPLA High School Afterschool Program-Amendment

CBPLA requests permission to amend CBPLA High School Afterschool Program board item

approved on the September 24, 2019 Board meeting as item 3.A. on page 35-36 the board

item should be amended to replace teacher in charge back to Jennifer Formica, Karen

Stanford, Teacher in charge back to teacher and add Kathleen Han, Teacher to subsittute

March 2020 to June 2020. This program helps to support students’ progress and offer

additional instruction to assist student in meeting expectations and goals in English, Math,

and College and Career Readiness.

The program will occur twice a week on Mondays and Thursday from 3:30-5:30.

Security Needed

Cost:

1 Teacher in Charge: Jennifer Formica, Teacher

$36.80 per hour x 2 hours x 2 days per week x 14 weeks=$2,060.80

1 Teacher: Karen Stanford, Teacher

$33.35 per hour x 2 hour x 2 days per week x 14 weeks=$1,867.60



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1 Subsitute: Kathleen Hans, Teacher

Account Source: Grant Funds

Total Amount Not To Exceed : $3,928.40

Submitted by: Michael Avery,Operations Manager

Approved by: Timothy L. Jenkins, Principal

4. CAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL

5. CATTO - OCTAVIUS V. CATTO COMMUNITY FAMILY SCHOOL

a. Grand Baby Piano Donation

It is recommended that permission be granted to accept the donation of a grand baby piano

from the Sulik family for the Octavius V. Catto Family School Music Program.

Donors: Mark Sulik & Family

Submitted By: Pamela Rossi, School Operations Manager

Approved By: Byron R. Dixon, Principal

6. COOPER'S POYNT SCHOOL

a. “Cooking Matters with Families” - Cooper's Poynt/SBYSP

It is recommended that permission be granted to School Based Youth Services at Cooper’s

Poynt School to Permission is requested to collaborate with the Food Bank of Southern New

Jersey to incorporate a Cooking Matters program for students and families. Through the

Healthy Living Initiative (HLI). HLI’s goal is to ensure that students and their families have

access to the knowledge of healthy eating and cooking and how to best use the products that

are provided to improve their health and manage health concerns.

Delivery of Services

• Session I:

Adolescents and their families will be able to Cooking Matters for Families-Six hands-on

cooking and nutrition lessons for families with children 6 years of age or older. Each Lesson

is 1.5-2 hours. Minimum audience: 8 people; Maximum audience: 20 people.

Duration: 6 weeks (2hrs/wk sessions)

• Session II:

Adolescents will be able to participate in Cooking Matters for Teens-Six hands-on cooking

and nutrition lessons adolescents with their peers and peer mentees and mentors. Each Lesson

is 1.5-2 hours. Minimum audience: 8 people; Maximum audience: 20 people.

Duration: 6 weeks (2hrs/wk sessions)

Date: May-June 2020

Time: During school hours

Locations: Cooper’s Poynt School- 201 State St. or virtual

Personnel: Denisha Warren, Health and Social Services Coordinator, will be present oversee

the implementation of workshop.



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Total Cost Not to Exceed: $6,000.00

Source of Funds: Grant Funds (20-455)

Submitted by: Denisha Warren, H & SSC

Approved by: Andrea Aumaitre through Larry James, Senior Director of Student Supports

7. CRAMER - ALFRED CRAMER COLLEGE PREPARATORY LAB SCHOOL

8. CREAM - EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

9. CREATIVE ARTS MORGAN VILLAGE ACADEMY

a. Bullying, Cyberbullying/Social Media and Internet Safety Training -& Book

Donations/CAMVA/SBYSP

It is recommended that permission be granted to School Based Youth Services Program at

Creative Arts Morgan Village to provide programming to the middle school students along

with school staff.

This training will include Bullying, Cyberbullying/Social Media and Internet Safety. A

specialist from Lightswitch Learning will provide a total of 4 classroom training sessions for

grades 6 and 7. Each grade will receive two sessions each.

To complement the assemblies, a 90 minute Personal Development training will include the

school staff and parents.

Dates: June, 2020

Times: TBD

Location: Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy

990 Morgan Blvd Camden NJ 08104.

Accept Book Donation: Materials donated and received by Lightswitch LEARNING January

2020 are: (30) copies of Bullying and Cyber Bullying, English, (15) copies of Bullying

Awareness Activity Book III, English. (30) copies of Make it Happen! We’ Mc Donald, (30)

copies of Make it Happen! Josh Johnson, Tap Dancer (Gr.6-9). The total of 105 books are to

be used for the workshop sessions.

Personnel: Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy SBYS staff will co- facilitate these

programs.

Cost:

Four Training Sessions - $3000.00

Source of Funds: Grant Funds(20-455)



b. Before school program






It is recommended that permission be granted for CAMVA to extend before

school programs from April 20th, 2020 until May 22,2020

Before School Program: Monday- Friday 7:00am- 8:00am.

Before school programming will provide additional learning opportunities for students who

arrive to school early, reinforcement of

skills that support literacy and math proficiency goals, and provide additional exposure to

character development and STEM/STEAM learning. This aligns with all ASP goals.

Teacher in Charge- Cassandra Marchionne $36.80

High School Teacher- Geoffrey Weismer $33.35

Middle School- Lauren Nuss $33.35

Paraprofessional - Tonda Harris $17.25

Presenter: Davina Hall

10. DAVIS - HENRY H. DAVIS FAMILY SCHOOL

11. DUDLEY - THOMAS H. DUDLEY FAMILY SCHOOL

a. Cooking Courses with South Jersey Food Bank - Dudley/SBYSP

It is recommended that permission be granted to School Based Youth Services at Thomas H.

Dudley Family School to collaborate with South Jersey Food Bank to provide two ‘Cooking

Matters’ cooking courses to students. Cooking Matters teaches health cooking and nutrition

skills to families. Students will be provided with side by side culinary instruction, a free meal

each week, and a recipe book.

Cooking Matters with Kids

Dates: Tuesdays 4/21 ,5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2/2020

Times: 3:00-4:30 PM

These courses either be in person or online w/free meal provided to students in an alternate

approved manner

African Heritage and Health Cooking Class

Dates: Thursdays 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/26, 6/6

Times: 3:00-4:30 PM

Location: Dudley Family School, 2250 Berwick St, Camden, NJ 08105

Total Cost not to Exceed: $6000




b. Field Trip- Millennium Skate World

It's recommended that the board grants permission to Thomas H. Dudley Family School to

host a middle school Fun Day at Millennium Skate World.

Location: Millennium Skate Word

1900 Carman St, Camden NJ 08105






Date: June 2020

Grades: 6th-8th

Time: 9:30 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Cost Admissions- No cost to the board

Cost Transportation: No cost to the board (Walking Trip)

Submitted by: Kristina Rocchio, O.M.

Approved by: Gloria Martinez-Vega, Principal

12. EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

13. FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

a. Acceptance of Donations

It is requested that Forest Hill be permitted to accept the following monetary donations

towards student educational learning and development of our PBIS room, Calming Room,

and the family involvement center.Donations like yours will support the goals of the District

and the mission of the School by helping to further the academic and social-emotional

development of our scholars, along with helping to bring support to our families in need.

The donations will be provided by the following donors:

1. Mr. Jeroald Dever - Federal Reserve- Retired Military Vet.

Donations will be provided on a monthly bases between April 2020 - July, 2020

Total amount: Not to exceed $ 1000.00

2. Paul L. Newman Foundation

One time donation of: $50.00

3. Robin A. Cole - Cole Foundation

Monthly donation of $400 and support up to 4 (Outstanding Scholars with a $250.00

scholarship who are the "most improved in Math and/or Science".

Donations will be provided on a monthly bases between April 2020 - July 2020.

Total amount: Not to exceed $2,500.00

All funds will be deposited into Forest Hill Student Activity Account.

Account#:95-000-300-800-000-16

Submitted by Davina Hall, Operations Manager

Approved by Fatihah Abdur-Rahman, Principal

14. HENRY BRAID (H.B.) WILSON FAMILY SCHOOL

15. PRIDE ACADEMY

16. SHARP - HARRY C. SHARP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

17. VETERANS MEMORIAL FAMILY SCHOOL

18. WIGGINS - DR. ULYSSES S. WIGGINS COLLEGE PREPATORY LAB FAMILY






SCHOOL

19. WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL

a. Project Prom - WWHS/SBYSP

It is recommended that permission be granted for School Based Youth Services at Woodrow

Wilson High School to accept a donation of dresses from Prom Girl/ Occasion Brands. The

dresses will be used to partner with Unity Community Center to host a Project Prom Event at

Woodrow Wilson High School. This event will provide an opportunity for students at

Woodrow Wilson High School and surrounding schools within the Camden City School

District to receive a free dress for Prom.

Date: May/June 2020

Time: 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Location: Woodrow Wilson High School Gymnasium

Costs:

Security- (1 staff) @ $21.83/hr. x’s 8.5 hrs = $185.55

Custodian: (1 staff) @ $21.38/hr. x’s 8.5 hrs =$181.73

Personnel- (2 staff) @ $33.35/hr. x’s 8.5 hrs= $566.95

Total Cost Not to Exceed: $934.23

Source of Funds: Grant funds (20-455)

Submitted by: Yalonda Moore, Site Manager/SBYSP


b. Annual End of the Year Celebration - WWHS/SBYSP

It is recommended that that permission be granted to School Based Youth Services at

Woodrow Wilson High School and Partners In Parenting to host an “End of the Year

Celebration for students who have demonstrated academic success, good attendance and

participated in School Based Youth Services. Students will participate in interactive activities

that promote engagement, positive communication and strengthening relationships with peers.

Date: May/June, 2020

Time: 4:30 pm-7:30 pm

Location: “Woodrow Wilson High School- Cafeteria”

Costs:

Music/ Entertainment: $450.00

Refreshments: $10.00 pp x’s 75 people= $750.00

Security-(1 staff) @ $21.83/hr. x’s 3 hours= $65.49

Personnel- SBYS Staff 2 @ $33.35 x 3 hours = $200.10

Total Cost Not to Exceed: $1465.59







Submitted by: Yalonda Moore, Site Manager/SBYSP


c. Field Trip – Morey’s Wildwood, New Jersey

It is recommended that permission be granted for the students at Woodrow Wilson High

School to visit Morey’s, 3501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260.

Students will participate in an End of the School Year Trip

Date: June, 2020

Time: 8:45 am – 10:15 pm

Teacher in charge: Ms. Lisa McCoog

No of Students: 150

No of Chaperones: 15

Transportation and Admissions:

$35 @ 165 participants = $5,775.00

Cost not to exceed $5,775.00

Bayada Nurse requested if needed:

$55 x 14 hrs

Cost not to exceed $770.00

Source of Funds 95 account

No cost to the Board

Submitted by: Lisa McCoog, Teacher in Charge

Approved by: Principal Rebecca Cruz-Guy

20. YORKSHIP FAMILY SCHOOL

a. Yorkship- Science and Math Assemblies

It is recommended that permission be granted for Yorkship Family School to conduct

academic and motivational assemblies to inspire student achievement and academic,

beginning May 2020 through June 15, 2020.

The Traveling Science Show is from The Franklin Institute.

Pre-show and post-show classroom materials are provided and all shows align with Science

Standards.

The Traveling Science Show will provide learning opportunities, reinforcement of


character development and STEM/STEAM learning. This support with NJSLA, STEP and

iReady according to the ASP plan for student improvement.






2 Shows that are Invigorating and heightened understanding of science concepts spanning the

water cycle, molecules, gravity, acids and bases, friction, and more.

Topics cover include

• Weather

• Hot and Cold

• Life in Space

• Flight

• Sound, Music, and Math

• Chemistry

• Motion and Machines

• Electricity

• Human Body

2 Traveling Science Shows @ $600 per show

Account Number: Grant Funds

Total cost not to Exceed: $1200.00

Submitted by: Mylisa Himmons, Operations Manager

Approved by: Dr. Tracy Thompson, Principal

b. Yorkship- ANTI-BULLYING AND DIVERSITY ASSEMBLIES

It is recommended that permission be granted for Yorkship Family School to conduct

academic,anti-bulliying and motivational assemblies to inspire student achievement, social-

emotional, and academics beginning May 2020 through June 15, 2020.

The Anti- Bullying awareness assemblies are offered by the Walnut Street Theater.

The shows will provides learning opportunities, reinforcement of


character development and STEM/STEAM learning. This support with NJSLA, STEP and

iReady according to the ASP plan for student improvement and climate and culture.

4 Shows

4 Shows @ $400 per show= $1600.00

Account Number: Grant Funds

Total cost not to Exceed: $1600.00

Submitted by: Mylisa Himmons, Operations Manager

Approved by: Dr. Tracy Thompson, Principal

C. SCHOOLS (NON-PUBLIC) PASS THROUGH FUNDS






VII. BUSINESS OFFICE AGENDA ITEMS

A. REGULAR MONTHLY ITEMS

1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)

2. Financial Report(s)/w Transfers (attachment)

3. Treasurer’s Report (attachment)

4. Bill List (attachment) 33

B. RESOLUTIONS

1. RESOLUTION #154 SY 19-20

AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ACCEPT THE 2019

COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR); AND TO ACCEPT AND

APPROVE THE DISTRICT’S CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN TO REMEDY

RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

(AUDIT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019.

Pursuant to applicable New Jersey State Law, the District is required to conduct an annual audit.

The School District received a copy of the audit on March 6, 2020. The audit conducted by

Bowman & Company, LLP, made recommendations to improve district operations as shown in

the synopsis of audit report for the year ended June 30, 2019.

The administration has developed a Corrective Action Plan, which specifically addresses each

recommendation listed in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Camden City School District that it does

hereby accept the Corrective Action Plan for year ending June 30, 2019 and its recommendations;

and BE IT.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Corrective Action Plan for year ending June 30, 2019,

incorporated herein by reference having been discussed and made a part of this resolution, is

hereby approved by the Camden City Advisory Board and the State Superintendent authorized to

acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(Audit).

Submitted by: Anisah Coppin, School Business Administrator/Board Secretary


AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPROVE A-1

UNIFORM CITY TO PROVIDE SCHOOL AND SECURITY UNIFORMS FOR THE 2020-

2021 SCHOOL YEAR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00.

The Camden City School District recommends that A-1 Uniform City provide School and

Security Uniforms for students and security officers at the Camden City School District for the

2020-2021 school year.

The district advertised for a Request for Bids # CBOE 09-20 for School and Security Uniforms






on February 21, 2020. Two bids were received for this service. After review and evaluation of the

bids, A-1 Uniform City was determined to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The term of the contract shall be for one year beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

Year 1 Year 2

School Uniforms: $58.00/per uniform $60.00/per uniform

Security Uniforms priced per item

Submitted by: Theresa Thompson, Senior Manager of Procurement


AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO AMEND

RESOLUTION #142 SY 19-20 FOR THE YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE

AMOUNT BY $213,700 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $280,000 FOR THE 2019-

2020 SCHOOL YEAR.

Source of Funds: Local Funds

Submitted by: Larry James, Senior Director of Student Support

ORIGINAL REQUEST

RESOLUTION #142 SY 19-20

AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ACCEPT A

CONTRACT WITH YOUTHBUILD PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOUSING

AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF CAMDEN FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020 IN AN

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $66,300.

The Camden City School District desires to enter in an agreement with the Housing Authority of

the City of Camden to provide a high school diploma and career and technical program for

students between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty (20) on the YouthBuild Campus.

Source of Funds: Local Funds

Submitted by: Larry James, Senior Direct of Student Support


AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO AWARD THIS

SERVICE AGREEMENT TO Diversity Recruitment Partners LLC. SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020

IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1084.00

After reviewing the (1) submitted proposal, I recommend awarding a service agreement to






Diversity Recruitment Partners, LLC for an Annual Membership starting 2/1/2020 and Virtual

Recruitment Job Fair – Spring 2020

Diversity Recruitment Partners LLC (POC Preston Edwards) 2020 NJ Teacher Job Fair

Registration – April 28, 2020 – Princeton NJ – 1 Table w/3 Representative.

Term: Pro-Rated Annual Membership (4 months)

Virtual Job Fair Spring 2020

Compensation: Camden City School District will pay Diversity Recruitment Partners, LLC

$1084.00

Total cost for pro-rated annual membership and event participation $1084.00

Pro-Rated Annual Membership $585.00

Virtual Fair $499.00

Source of Funds: (20-274-200-500-000-00)

Submitted by: Allison Hester-Soloman, Chief Talent Officer


AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO AWARD THIS

SERVICE AGREEMENT TO NEWJERSEYSCHOOLJOBS.COM Inc. SCHOOL YEAR 2019-

2020 IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250.00

After reviewing the (1) submitted proposal, I recommend awarding a service agreement to

NJSCHOOLJOBS.com for the 2019-2020 school year.

NJSchoolJobs.com (POC Todd Lawrence) 2020 NJ Teacher Job Fair Registration – April 28,

2020 – Princeton NJ – 1 Table w/3 Representative.

Term: April 28, 2020

Compensation: Camden City School District will pay NJSchoolJobs.com $250.00

Total cost for event participation $250.00

Source of Funds: (20-274-200-500-000-00)

Submitted by: Allison Hester-Soloman, Chief Talent Officer


AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPROVE BAYADA

HOME HEALTHCARE TO PROVIDE NURSING SERVICES FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL

YEAR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $375,000.00.

The Camden City School District recommends that Bayada Home Healthcare provide Nursing

Services for students at the Camden City School District for the 2020-2021 school year.

The district advertised for a Request for Proposal (RFP) # CBOE 02-20 for Nursing Services on






February 20, 2020. The District received eight (8) proposals and it was deemed that Bayada

Home Healthcare was the responsible responsive bidder.

Contractor shall provide services for students enrolled in the Camden City School District. All

nurses assigned to CCSD shall be registered nurses (RN). Services will be provided on an as

needed basis. Services shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:

• Student care, including first aid.

• Daily transportation (transport nurse)-assigned to students who require clinical supervision

while being transported to and from school. Nurse shall ride with students, provide care during

transport and one to one nursing care during the school day and return student to parent via

school bus.

• Field trips

• One on one nurse for students who require continuous care throughout the school day

• Nurses may be required to act as the substitute school nurse.

• Provide school nursing services for the non-public school in Camden City

• The agency shall assign al liaison to coordinate the delivery of services.

• The agency shall have English/Spanish bilingual nurses available

• The agency shall maintain documentation of all services rendered. Documentation shall include:

a log of services (dates, times, locations) along with descriptions of services provided to each

student.

The term of the contract shall be for one year beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

RN LPN

Hourly Rate: $55.00/hr. $45.00/hr.


Account #: 11-000-213-300-000-66 20-509-200-320-000-96

20-509-200-320-000-93 20-509-200-320-000-97

20-509-200-320-000-94 20-509-200-320-000-98

20-509-200-320-000-95 20-509-200-320-000-99


AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPROVE SONYA

STAFFING TO PROVIDE HOME HEALTH AIDE SERVICES FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL

YEAR IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00.

The Camden City School District recommends that Sonya Staffing provide Home Health Aide

Services for students at the Camden City School District for the 2020-2021 school year.

The district advertised for a Request for Proposal (RFP) # CBOE 01-20 for Home Health Aide

Services on February 13, 2020. The District received two (2) proposals and it was deemed that

Sonya Staffing was the responsible responsive bidder.

Contractor shall provide services for students enrolled in the Camden City School District. All

staff assigned to CCSD shall be Certified Home Health Aides. Services will be provided on an as

needed basis. Services shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:






• Assist with assigned personal care tasks as well as with ambulation and exercised.

• Adheres to the established client care plan

• CHHA, prepares student’s special diet if necessary as well as measures intake and output as

necessary

• CHHA will demonstrate sound judgement in relationship to the care of the student

• CHHA will report any changes in student to their direct supervisor-nurse in building

• Completes daily activity record and accurately documents the care provided

• Assists the school nurse as directed

• May need to travel between schools

• May need to travel with a student to and from school

• Must be CPR certified

• Capable of providing an aide within 48 hours of receiving a request

The term of the contract shall be from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. At the discretion of

the board, the contract may be extended for an additional one-year term. Contract extensions are

contingent upon the availability of funds.

Year 1 Year 2

Hourly Rate: $20.00/hr. $20.00/hr.


Account #: 11-000-213-300-000-66


AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ACCEPT THE

AGREEMENT WITH STOCKTON UNIVERSITY TO FURNISH STUDENTS IN THE

COURSE OF STUDY WITH INTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM SERVICE LEARNING

OPPORTUNITIES.

The Camden City School District grants permission enter into a contract with Stockton University

upon approval for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school and for the 2020-2021 school year.

The agreement which provides educational opportunities for Stockton University students

replaces the expired agreement dated December 31, 2017 under The Richard Stockton College of

New Jersey.

These opportunities include internships, clinical education and fieldwork programs in Nursing,

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Exercise Science, Public Health, or Speech-Language

Pathology/Communication Disorders. Upon board approval and signature of the School Business

Administrator of the Camden City School District and the Dean of School Health Science of

Stockton University, the affiliation agreement will be in effect for not more than three (3) years

from the date of the agreement unless either party gives at least thirty (3) days written notice that

the agreement is to terminate.






There will be no cost to the district for this agreement.

Submitted by: Jill Trainor, Chief School Support Officer, Special Education


AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ACCEPT THE

AGREEMENT WITH THE COOPER HEALTH SYSTEM TO PERFORM PEDIATRIC

NEUROLOGY EVALUATIONS

The Camden City School District grants permission enter into a contract with Cooper Health

System, a New Jersey non profit corporation to provide professional services in the form of

pediatric neurology evaluations on an as needed basis for the 2020-2021 school year.

This agreement allows the Office of Special Services to schedule neurology evaluations for

special needs students at a cost of $375.00 per evaluation. It is agreed by the Camden City School

District that this agreement will renew annually and may be terminated by either party without

cause upon thirty {30) days written notice to the other party.

Total not to exceed $3,750.00 (Ten evaluations at $375.00) for the 2020-2021 school year.

Account: General Fund 11

Submitted by: Jill Trainor, Chief School Support Officer , Special Education


AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPROVE TUITION

CONTRACTS FOR THE 2019-2020 and 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEARS.

The Camden City School District grants permission for the following private schools to provide

out of district tuition placement to those students whose names are on file with the School

Business Administrator/Board Secretary during the 2019-20 and 2018-2019 school years. Tuition

varies at each site due to varied needs and services, according to the individual student's IEP.

Dollar amounts within a school may vary with different start dates and end dates and/or program.

Total 2019-20 SY= $817,146.26

Total 2018-2019 SY= $34,922.69

Total State Aide 2019-20 SY = $2,161.00

Submitted by: Jill Trainor, Chief School Support Officer, Special Education

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AUTHORIZATION OF THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO APPROVE THE

CONTRACT WITH VARIOUS PRE-K DAYCARE PROVIDERS TO SUBSIDIZE SUMMER

PROGRAM FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR.

Provider Cost






Camden Day Nursey $13,389.60

El Center $19,128.00

Hispanic Day Care $19,128.00

Mi Casita Day Care South $23,910.00

Mi Casita Day Care East $23,910.00

Respond Inc $52,602.00

Rutgers $76,512.00

St Joseph’s Child Development Center $28,692.00

Ward Center for Children $13,389.60

Submitted By: Chinua Jones (Early Childhood Accountant)

Account Code 20-433-200-320-000-00

VIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR AGENDA ITEMS (90 MINUTES)

IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NEEDED)

X. ADJOURNMENT

Department of Talent & Labor Relations Agenda Item Report

APPROVED REPORT CAMDEN CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION

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1 Department of Talent and Labor Relations Report – March 31, 2020 (Approved)

TABLE OF CONTENTS A. Appointments – (6) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

B. Promotions – (No items at this time).......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

C. Transfers – (3) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

D. Substitute Personnel – (No Items at this time) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

E. Resignations – (4) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

F. Retirements – (4)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3

G. Terminations – (No Items at this time) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

H. Separations by Mutual Agreement – (No Items at this time) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4

I. Suspensions – (No Items at this time) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

J. Returns from Suspensions – (No Items at this time) .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4

K. Administrative Leaves – (No Items at this time) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

L. Returns from Administrative Leaves – (No Items at this time) ................................................................................................................................................................. 4

M. Leaves of Absence – (38) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

N. Non-FMLA/Personal Leave of Absence – (4) ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

O. Approval to Return – (19) .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

P. Withholding of Increment and Raises – (No items at this time) ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Q. Rescissions – (No items at this time) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

R. Corrections – (2) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

S. Recalls – (No items at this time) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6

T. Changes and Salary Adjustments – (No items at this time) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6

U. Death Notices – (No items at this time) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

V. Special Compensation – (16) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

W. Seasonal Coaches – (10) ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

X. Salary Advancements/Stipends – (2) ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Y. Salaries Paid with Federal Funds for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (No items at this time) ............................................................................................................................... 8

Z. Declinations – (No items at this time) ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

AA. Black Seal/Boiler/Locksmith License – (No items at this time) ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

BB. Temporary Service Employees / Internships – (No items at this time)...................................................................................................................................................... 8

CC. Commercial Driver’s License – (No items at this time) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8

DD. Reinstatement - (No items at this time) ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

EE. Miscellaneous – (No items at this time) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

FF. Renewals – (Non-Tenured) – (No items at this time) ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8

GG. Non-Renewals – (Non-Tenured) – (No times at this time) ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

HH. Reappointments of Certificated and Non-Certificated Staff Serving in Tenurable Positions – (No items at this time) ............................................................................ 8

II. Abolishment/ Elimination of Positions – (No items at this time) .............................................................................................................................................................. 8

JJ. Staff Reduction of Force – (No items at this time) .................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

KK. Reassignment – (No items at this time)...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

LL. Terminations with Reassignment – (No items at this time) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8

MM. School Placements – (No items at this time) .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

NN. Hearing Decisions – (No items at this time) .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

* Legend: Schools – Alfred Cramer CPL School – Cramer; Brimm Medical Arts High School – BMAHS; Camden Big Picture Learning Academy HS – BPLA HS; Camden Big Picture Learning Academy MS – BPLA MS; Camden High School – CHS; Cooper’s Poynt Family School – Cooper’s Poynt; Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy – CAMVA; Dr. Henry H. Davis Family School – Davis; Early Childhood Development Center – ECDC; Forest Hill School – Forest Hill; H.B. Wilson Family School – H.B. Wilson; Harry C. Sharp Family School – Sharp; Octavius V. Catto Family School – Catto; Pride Academy – Pride; Riletta Twyne Cream Early Childhood Center- R.T. Cream/ECDC; Thomas H. Dudley Family School – Dudley; U.S. Wiggins College Preparatory Lab Family School – Wiggins; Veterans Memorial Family School – Veterans; Woodrow Wilson High School – WWHS; Yorkship Family School – Yorkship Terminology – Incl. = including or inclusive of; LOA = Leave of Absence; RTW = Return to Work; w/o = without

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A. Appointments – (6) All appointments are contingent upon available funds and compliance with the prerequisites for public school employment under law and District policy. The Department of Talent and Labor Relations hereby makes the following representations: Upon information and belief

DTLR has verified that all persons listed in the Appointments section currently possess, and possessed as of the effective date, the requisite, valid, appropriate certificates and licenses, where applicable.

DTLR has verified that all persons listed in the Appointments section have passed the requisite criminal background check and are not disqualified from employment according to the Criminal History Review Unit, before the effective date.

DTLR has verified that all persons listed in the Appointments section meet the minimum requirements stated in the job description and are eligible for employment in the position they hold.

DTLR has received the written approvals from the Superintendent or school administrator certificate holder designee prior to the submission of offer letters and the start date for all persons listed in the Appointments section.

Prior to this meeting, the State Superintendent has approved in writing the appointment of the individuals listed in the Appointments section, as well as, the effective date, title and salary of such persons. It is recommended that the following individuals be appointed for the 2019-2020 school year to the assignment and at the rate indicated:

1. Professional, Certificated – (4)

Eff. Date First Name Last Name Title Location Account # Salary

3/23/2020 Antonio Cordova Teacher, SPED BPLA HS 15-213-100-101-000-05 $52,887.00

2/24/2020 James Hasegawa Teacher, English CHS 15-140-100-101-000-01 $60,603.00

3/2/2020 Anthony Reed Teacher, Sped CHS 15-213-100-101-000-01 $68,003.00

2/24/2020 Xaiver Wright Teacher, Health Camden High

15-140-100-101-000-01 $51,887.00

2. Professional, Non-Certificated – (1)

Eff. Date First Name

Last Name Title Location Account # Salary

3/5/2020 Krista Pfeiffer Sr. Mgr Staffing & Recruitment Central Office

20-274-200-100-001-00 $97,000.00

3. Support – (1)

Eff. Date First Name

Last Name Title Location Account # Salary

3/9/2020 Wanda Zapata Paraprofessional A Yorkship 11-000-217-100-000-00 $19,562.00

B. Promotions – (No items at this time)

C. Transfers – (3)

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The Department of Talent and Labor Relations hereby makes the following representations:

DTLR has verified that all persons listed in the Transfers section currently possess, and possessed as of the effective date, the requisite, valid, appropriate certificates and licenses, where applicable, for the position/location in which they are transferred.

DTLR has verified that all persons listed in the Transfers section have passed the requisite criminal background check and are not disqualified from employment according to the Criminal History Review Unit, before the effective date.

DTLR has verified that all persons listed in the Transfers section meet the minimum requirements stated in the job description and are eligible for employment in the position they hold.

DTLR has received the written approvals from the Superintendent or school administrator certificate holder designee prior to the transfer of the staff member.

It is recommended that the following individuals be appointed for the 2019-2020 school year to the assignment and at the rate indicated:

1. Professional, Certificated – (1)

Eff. Date First Name Last Name Title Previous Location Location Account #

3/20/2020 Jacqueline Iannacone Teacher, Cosmetology CHS WWHS 15-140-100-101-000-02

2. Support – (2)

Eff. Date First Name Last Name Position Title Previous Location Location Account #

3/13/2020 Tiara Maldonaldo Paraprofessional Sharp Veterans 15-214-100-106-000-25

3/10/2020 Lameira Stephens Paraprofessional A – Pre K RT Cream Wiggins

20-218-100-106-000-00

D. Substitute Personnel – (No Items at this time)

E. Resignations – (4)

For staff who previously received a formal letter indicating that the Superintendent accepted their resignation, the official acceptance of the resignation shall be deemed as of the date of the acceptance letter. Effective at the end of the day on the date indicated:

Resignation Date First Name Last Name Position Title Location

4/9/2020 Pamela Cooper Paraprofessional A Yorkship

4/17/2020 Mia Cousins Paraprofessional Pre k ECDC

7/1/2020 David McKee Dean of Students, Culture CHS

4/14/2020 Daniel Turner Lead Educator BPLA HS

F. Retirements – (4)

For staff who previously received a formal letter indicating that the Superintendent accepted their retirement, the official acceptance of the retirement shall be deemed as of the date of the acceptance letter. Effective at the end of the day on the date indicated:

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Retirement Date

First Name Last Name Position Title Location Years of Service

6/30/2020 Carol Kaspin Teacher, Art ECDC 24

6/30/2020 Susan Lore Teacher, Elementary (K to 6) Wiggins 31

2/28/2020 Carmen Mojica Paraprofessional A Dudley 14

5/1/2020 Zenaida Ortiz Teacher, Bilingual Cramer 25

G. Terminations – (No Items at this time)

H. Separations by Mutual Agreement – (No Items at this time)

I. Suspensions – (No Items at this time)

J. Returns from Suspensions – (No Items at this time)

K. Administrative Leaves – (No Items at this time)

L. Returns from Administrative Leaves – (No Items at this time)

M. Leaves of Absence – (38)

It is recommended the following requests be granted and/or accepted in accordance with District policy. (All leaves are with pay unless specified as “w/o pay”). All leaves are subject to review by the Department of Talent and Labor Relations for compliance with contract, policy, and law.

First Name Last Name Position Title Location LOA Dates

Mercedes Alicea Paraprofessional Wiggins Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Shira Baratz Speech Therapist Wiggins Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Larry Blake Teacher MSSS Sharp FMLA 2/24/20-2/26/20

Michele Butler Security Officer CAMVA FMLA 3/3/20-3/9/20

Amy Clark Teacher, PreK Catto FMLA 2/24/20 -3/6/20

Wanda Diaz-Ogando Teacher SPEDICR Cooper’s Poynt Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Darrin Doyle Teacher Health/PE CHS FMLA 3/7/20 - 4/3/20

Ashley Duckworth Teach PreK ECDC FMLA unpd 2/5/20-2/28/20

Frank Epifanio Teacher HSSS BPLA HS Int FMLA 3/1/20 - 6/1/20

Shawn Forbes Guidance Counselor Wiggins FMLA 2/12/20-2/28/20

Gloria Fussell Security Officer BPLA HS FMLA 2/14/20-3/13/20

Michael Gallagher Teacher HSELAL BMAHS FMLA 2/10/20 - 2/17/20, unpd FMLA 2/18/20-2/19/20

Michael Gallagher Teacher HSELAL BMAHS

Rashon Giles Paraprofessional Cooper’s Poynt FMLA 2/14-3/29, FMLA unpd 3/30/20-4/29/30

Frieda Halliday Teacher Dance CAMVA FMLA 3/5/20 - 4/30/20

John Krul Teacher Sped Cramer Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Twila Land Paraprofessional Wiggins FMLA 1/13/20 - 1/27/20, unpd FMLA 1/28/20-2/21/20

Twila Land Paraprofessional Wiggins FMLA unpd 2/25/20 - 3/6/20

Jennifer Martin Teacher, SPED-ICR BPLA HS FMLA unpd 2/4/20-3/1/20

Denise Martinez Nurse Dudley Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Denise Mastrosimone Nurse R.T. Cream Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Aszure Mears Teacher READINT Dudley Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Maria Medina Teacher BILE Cramer FMLA 2/18/20 - 4/17/20

Darrel Mesey Teacher Health/PE Sharp FMLA 2/26/20 - 3/6/20

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First Name Last Name Position Title Location LOA Dates

Joyce Mogil Teacher SPEDICR CAMVA Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Yvonne Moore - Knox Teacher Art Forest Hill Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Adrian Nelson Teacher Pre-k Yorkship Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Amarilis Nunez Coord ST DATA SERV Central Office FMLA 3/13/20-4/13/20

Lauren Nuss Teacher MS MATH CAMVA FMLA unpd 2/16/20-3/3/20

Randall Potter Paraprofessional CAMVA FMLA 2/3/20 - 2/17/20

Randall Potter Paraprofessional CAMVA

Dawn Selden LDTC Catto FMLA 2/18/20 - 4/19/20

Wanda Showell Guidance Counselor Cooper’s Poynt FMLA 2/17/20 - 3/30/20

Stacey Still-Hayes Paraprofessional H.B Wilson FMLA 3/3/20 -3/13/20

Hang Tran Paraprofessional Veterans Int FMLA 19/20 SY

Christa Varga Nurse FMLA3/17/20 - 4/19/20

Donielle Wesley Walace PIRT ECDC FMLA 1/21/20 - 3/1/20

Kelly Wharton Teacher, SPED-ICR Wiggins FMLA 2/18/20-3/22/20, FMLA unpd 3/23-4/19

N. Non-FMLA/Personal Leave of Absence – (4)

The following leaves are here for memorialization purposes only. They are not approved under FMLA or NJFLA. They have been reviewed and approved by the District or the State District Superintendent.

First Name Last Name Position Title Location Personal Leave Dates

Jordan Harris Teacher MS ENG H.B Wilson Non-FMLA unpd 2/17/20-2/17/22

Tanya Redd Custodian ECDC Non FMLA 12/23/19-1/10/20

Lameira Stephens Paraprofessional R.T. Cream Non FMLA 1/21/20-1/21/20 - Non FMLA unpd 1/22/20 - 3/9/20

Bethany Stych Teacher, ESL Cramer Non FMLA unpd 1/29/20 - 2/23/20

O. Approval to Return – (19)

It is recommended that approval be granted for the following individuals to return from leave of absence, as indicated (appropriate documentation has been received and is on file with DTLR):

First Name Last Name Position Title Location Return to Work Date

Cala Allison Teach Gift H.B Wilson 3/10/2020

Larry Blake Teacher MSSS Sharp 2/27/2020

Michele Butler Security Officer CAMVA 3/10/2020

Amy Clark Teacher, PreK Catto 3/9/2020

Ashley Duckworth Teach PreK ECDC 3/2/2020

Shawn Forbes Guidance Counselor Wiggins 3/2/2020

Catherine Knopp Teacher, Art Pride 3/2/2020

Twila Land Paraprofessional Wiggins 3/9/2020

Jennifer Martin Teacher, SPED-ICR BPLA HS 3/2/2020

Darrel Mesey Teacher HealthPE Sharp 3/9/2020

Quynhkhuyen Nguyen Teach Mand BMAHS 3/6/2020

Mariana Nunez-Reyes Paraprofessional Dudley 2/24/2020

Lauren Nuss Teacher MSMATH CAMVA 3/4/2020

Phyllis Perez Guidance Counselor Forest Hill 3/6/2020

Tanya Redd Custodian ECDC 1/13/2020

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First Name Last Name Position Title Location Return to Work Date

Elizabeth Rodriguez Teacher Bilingual Catto 2/18/2020

Lameira Stephens Paraprofessional Wiggins 3/10/2020

Bethany Stych Teacher, ESL Cramer 2/24/2020

Donielle Wesley Wallace PRIT ECDC 3/2/2020

P. Withholding of Increment and Raises – (No items at this time)

Q. Rescissions – (No items at this time)

R. Corrections – (2)

1. On the February 2020 Superintendent’s Report, Kandace Butler was listed as a Non-Certificated,

Professional Appointment with an effective date of 10/1/2020. Kandace Butler’s actual appointment date is 10/1/2019. The new entry is as follows:

Eff. Date First Name Last Name Title Location Account # Salary

10/1/2019 Kandace Butler

Senior Manager, Alternative Education Central Office

15-423-221-110-000-02 $95,000.00

2. On the January 2020 Superintendent’s Report, Maggie Miller was listed in the retirement section as

having 24 years of service. Maggie Miller is retiring effective June 30, 2020 with 25 years of service. The new entry is as follows:

Retirement Date

First Name Last Name Position Title Location Years of Service

6/30/2020 Maggie Miller Paraprofessional A Cramer 25

S. Recalls – (No items at this time)

T. Changes and Salary Adjustments – (No items at this time)

U. Death Notices – (No items at this time)

V. Special Compensation – (16)

It is recommended special compensation be paid to the individuals listed for the reasons indicated. All recommendations for special compensation are based on the current CEA contract.

1. Department Chairperson – (2) It is recommended that special compensation be given to the individuals listed below for serving as Department Chairperson. All amounts to be pro-rated, if necessary. All stipends are paid at the rate of four tenths (4/10ths) in December and six tenths (6/10ths) in June:

First Name Last Name Location Amount Department

Jennifer Brady BMAHS $1,500.00 Special Education

Carrie Daly Pride $1,500.00 Social Studies

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2. Activity Advisor – (6) It is recommended that special compensation be given to the individuals listed below for serving as Activity Advisors. All amounts to be pro-rated, if necessary. All stipends are paid at the rate of four tenths (4/10ths) in December and six tenths (6/10ths) in June:

First Name Last Name Location Amount Activity

Nicole Brodie H.B Wilson $937.00 Newspaper

Natasha Hatcher H.B Wilson $526.00 Dance

Kathryn Hoover H.B Wilson $937.00 Student Government

Kathryn Hoover H.B Wilson $543.00 Safety Patrol

Daille Kettrell H.B Wilson $719.00 Chorus

John O'Neill H.B Wilson $526.00 Chess

3. Grade Level Chairperson – (6)

It is recommended that special compensation be given to the individuals listed below for serving as Grade Level Chairperson. All amounts to be pro-rated, if necessary. All stipends are paid at the rate of four tenths (4/10ths) in December and six tenths (6/10ths) in June:

First Name Last Name Location Amount Activity

Cindy Becker ECDC $600.00 Pre-K Cohort

Bernadette Elser ECDC $600.00 Pre-K Cohort

Jaime Joyce ECDC $600.00 Pre-K Cohort

Nicole Olearchik ECDC $600.00 Pre-K Cohort

Victoria Parr ECDC $600.00 Pre-K Cohort

Tracy Thomas ECDC $600.00 Pre-K Cohort

4. Mentor Teacher Stipends – (2)

It is recommended that following teachers receive special compensation at the rate indicated below for the 2019-2020 school year for serving as a mentor as indicated:

Novice Teacher Certificate Mentor Fee Mentor Teacher/Explanation

Jeffrey Harnett CEAS $403.26 Lisa Nicolucci

Jeffrey Hartnett CEAS $109.98 Mentor payment balance refund of mentor fees deducted

W. Seasonal Coaches – (10)

It is recommended that the following individuals be appointed as coaches for SY 2019-2020.

1. Fall Athletic Season:

First Name Last Name Location Role Sport Amount

Kashif Williams CHS Coach Football $4,523.00

2. Winter Athletic Season:

First Name Last Name Location Role Sport Amount

Michael Avery CHS Assistant Coach Girls Basketball $4,697.00

Eric Brunson CHS Head Coach Boys Basketball $7,622.00

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Brian Gregg CHS Assistant Coach Boys Basketball $4,523.00

Kyle Grizzard CHS Head Coach Boys Indoor Track $2,699.00

Harvey Mills CHS Assistant Coach Girls Basketball $4,523.00

Charae Perry CHS Head Coach Cheerleading $2,239.00

Avis Satterfield CHS Head Coach Girls Indoor Track $2,699.00

Hedley Thame CHS Head Coach Wrestling $5,790.00

Geoffrey Weismer CHS Assistant Coach Wrestling $3,153.00

X. Salary Advancements/Stipends – (2) It is recommended that the salary advancement for the individuals below be approved for the 2019-2020 school year.

Eff. Date First Name Last Name Position Title Location New Salary Previous Salary

9/1/2019 Alicia Napoli Teacher, SPED MD

Cooper’s Poynt $53,987.00 $52,987.00

9/1/2019 Portia Petty Teacher Art R.T. Cream $88,155.00 $87,108.00

Y. Salaries Paid with Federal Funds for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 (No items at this time)

Z. Declinations – (No items at this time) AA. Black Seal/Boiler/Locksmith License – (No items at this time)

BB. Temporary Service Employees / Internships – (No items at this time)

CC. Commercial Driver’s License – (No items at this time)

DD. Reinstatement - (No items at this time)

EE. Miscellaneous – (No items at this time) FF. Renewals – (Non-Tenured) – (No items at this time)

GG. Non-Renewals – (Non-Tenured) – (No times at this time)

HH. Reappointments of Certificated and Non-Certificated Staff Serving in Tenurable Positions – (No items at this time)

II. Abolishment/ Elimination of Positions – (No items at this time)

JJ. Staff Reduction of Force – (No items at this time)

KK. Reassignment – (No items at this time)

LL. Terminations with Reassignment – (No items at this time)

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MM. School Placements – (No items at this time) NN. Hearing Decisions – (No items at this time)

***END OF REPORT***

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Tuition Submissions for the March, 2020 Board Meeting

2019-2020 School Year:

Tuition School Student ID# Contract Type Starts Charge Total

Archbishop Damiano School

$28,200.64

Archbishop Damiano School 3436116 School Year 1/6/2020 $28,200.64

Archway at Cooper’s Poynt $48,993.00

Archway 2924779 School Year 11/26/2019 $25,467.50

Archway 2924779 School Year 11/26/2019 $17,500.00

Archway Bus Aide School Year 1/8/2020 $6,025.50

Bancroft Neurohealth School

$38,007.24

Bancroft Neurohealth School, Haddonfield 156427 School Year 1/9/2020 $38,007.24

Brookfield Academy, Elementary

$64,800.00

Brookfield Academy, Elementary 2821254 School Year 7/8/2019 $64,800.00

Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired

State Aide $2,161.00

Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Level 2 3334593 School Year 2/6/2020 $2,161.00

Creative Achievement Academy

$30,680.00

Creative Achievement Academy 196620 School Year 1/10/2020 $30,680.00

Delsea Regional High School

$16,265.00

Delsea Regional High School 2337738 School Year 9/5/2019 $16,265.00

Durand Academy

$78,026.52

Durand Academy 2922688 School Year 2/12/2020 $28,154.28

Durand Academy (Extr. Serv.) 2922688 Extraordinary Aid 2/12/2020 $13,860.00

Durand Academy 2512505 School Year 3/2/2020 $24,132.24

Durand Academy (Extr. Serv.) 2512505 Extraordinary Aid 3/2/2020 $11,880.00

Egg Harbor Township Schools

$7,958.25

Egg Harbor Township 3333628 School Year 1/3/2020 $7,958.25

Garfield Park Academy

$29,733.10

Garfield Park Academy 207370 School Year 1/23/2020 $29,733.10

Gloucester County Special Services School District

$2,000.40

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Gloucester County Special Services School District 2633150 School Year 12/9/2019 $2,000.40

Kingsway Learning Center

$34,491.96

Kingsway Learning Center 186631 School Year 1/2/2020 $34,491.96

LARC School

$22,247.42

LARC School 3236224 School Year 2/10/2020 $22,247.42

Legacy Treatment Services, Mary A. Dobbins School

$38,667.23

Legacy Treatment Services, Mary A. Dobbins School 249901 School Year 1/8/2020 $38,667.23

Lindenwold BOE

$8,475.18

Lindenwold BOE 2411285 School Year 12/10/2019 $8,475.18

Pemberton Township BOE

$41,784.00

Pemberton Township BOE 2820630 School Year 9/5/2019 $41,784.00

Pennsauken Board of Education

$97,275.88

Pennsauken Board of Education 227525 School Year 11/19/2019 $20,702.88




Salem County Special Services

$51,866.00

Salem County Special Services 2413671 School Year 1/27/2020 $51,866.00

Strang School – Ranch Hope

$71,921.28

Strang School 236329 School Year 1/22/2020 $35,960.64

Strang School 239089 School Year 1/22/2020 $35,960.64

Washington Township Board of Education $33,882.00

Washington Township BOE Education 2730455 School Year 9/9/2019 $16,941.00

Washington Township BOE 2930456 School Year 9/9/2019 $16,941.00

Woodbury City Public Schools

$20,959.56

Woodbury City Public Schools 2633150 School Year 10/1/2019 $20,959.56

Y.A.L.E. School

$54,776.07

Y.A.L.E. School, Southeast 2512984 School Year 1/29/2020 $35,246.07

Y.A.L.E. School, Southeast 2512984 School Year 1/29/2020 $19,530.00

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TOTAL: $817,146.26

Tuition Submissions for the March, 2020 Board Meeting

2018-2019 School Year:

Tuition School Student ID# Contract Type Starts Charge Total

Brick Township BOE

$10,705.20

Brick Township BOE 218248 School Year 1/18/2019 $10,705.20

Pennsauken Board of Education

$24,217.49


TOTAL $34,922.69

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